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Macdonald Houstoun House

4.0 star property

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and natural light.
Relax in comfort with a large bed and a side table featuring a lamp and a vase with flowers.
Stroll through the serene garden, flanked by ornate benches and lush greenery.
Cozy room with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, and a small table, featuring framed artworks and a mounted deer head.
Stroll through lush gardens to a classic building with a picturesque view from the windows.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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Uphall, Broxburn, Scotland, EH52 6JS
  • Livingston Designer Outlet
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Linlithgow Palace
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Royal Highland Centre
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Standard Twin)

Relax in a serene space with a plush bed, framed artwork, and a warm candle.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Standard Twin)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family 3)

Cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, bedside table, and elegant decor.

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family 3)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

Relax in this inviting sitting area with a round table, teapot, and comfortable armchairs.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

Relax in comfort with a large bed, a small table, and two armchairs.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

Cozy retreat with a large bed, bedside table, and elegant decor.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and framed pictures.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

Restful retreat with a beautifully crafted headboard and a bedside table featuring a warm lamp.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed (Standard Single)

Relax in a cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, comfortable armchair, and elegant headboard.

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed (Standard Single)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Macdonald Houstoun House

Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Macdonald Houstoun House offers 71 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Broxburn hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Macdonald Houstoun House. During your stay, you'll be close to Five Sisters Zoo. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a full-service spa. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at The Tower Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Indulge with massages, body wraps, or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a gym, and a steam room
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the overall condition of the property
  • 9 minutes by car from Linlithgow Palace and 10 minutes from Royal Highland Centre
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Macdonald Houstoun House offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A sauna, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified Macdonald Houstoun House. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Broxburn hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
The Tower Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
The Vaulted Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Tower Restaurant
  • The Vaulted Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1600
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 24 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Houstoun House
Macdonald Houstoun
Macdonald Houstoun House
Macdonald Houstoun House Broxburn
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel Broxburn
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel
Macdonald Houstoun House Broxburn
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel Broxburn

Macdonald Houstoun House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Shame as it could be amazing

Hotel could be (and probably was 10 years ago) amazing, but now very, very tired and very worn. Old fixtures and fittings, just looks neglected and not of a decent standard. Breakfast absolutely abysmal, hardly any food at the buffet and not regularly restocked, staff tried their best mind. Grounds lovely, best part of the hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice stay. Perfect location to visit surrounding areas. Grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ace to enjoy some peace and quiet just outside the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh. It’s easy to get into town using either a cab, bus or train. However, the hotel does not offer a shuttle to the train station (1/2 hour walk) or to the airport. Also, my wife and I are an older couple. The property is not very friendly or easy to navigate if you have large luggage or accessibility issues. No lifts - lots of stairs and uneven walkways.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay before fligh

Short stay before flight in the morning. Excellent friendly staff. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, spacious rooms, great breakfast, idyllic, peaceful surroundings...perfect for our two boys. Thank you so much!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ritin, West Midlands

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely setting with really attentive staff who provide excellent customer service. The food for breakfast was lovely and they even made my son some pancakes. Would be great is this was an option in the breakfast menu. The rooms are big and comfortable and clean. The pool was warm and we loved staying here. Only slight negative would be that it needs a bit of a face lift internally and externally. Thank you to all the staff at the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful recent stay at the Macdonald Houston House, and I wouldn't hesitate to book again. Indeed I already had as this was my second trip there. Even before arriving, the reception staff were incredibly helpful in quickly resolving a minor issue with my booking. When I turned up on the night, everything was perfectly set up, which I really appreciated. Throughout my stay, the staff continued to be friendly and always willing to answer any questions, making me feel truly welcome. The breakfast team, worked like a well-oiled machine, ensuring a relaxed start to a busy day of exploring! The room was spacious, the shower hot, the bed comfortable, and the tea and coffee replenished daily. Parking was also easy and ample, which is always a bonus and removed any unnecessary stress when returning at the end of the day. Finally, the location is great. I used this as a base to visit Edinburgh, catching the tram from Ingliston park and ride. Or popping down to the designer, outlet centre and mall
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location

Stayed as a family of 4 with bed and breakfast on Easter Sunday. Our daughters received Easter Eggs when we checked in which was a nice touch! Really friendly and help-full staff!! We had a family room which was a good size and beds were comfortable. Room needed updating but was clean. We used the pool which was absolutely freezing and could not stay in too long due to it being too cold. Did not have dinner at the hotel, menu was not that great so we drove into Livingston which has numerous eateries to pick from. Had the cooked breakfast the next morning was almost inedible. Brick hard potato scone, mushy black pudding, watery mushroom, overcooked poached egg, cold bacon, tasteless sausages and no beans left!! The continental selection was a lot better! Location of hotel is good for shopping in Livingston and for visiting Five Sisters zoo.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

james

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel with Swimming pool and spa facilities. But the worst thing no or tepid hot water in the Room 11 where we stayed . Staff friendly but stayed here for two nights with little or no hot water for a shower ….
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lied to us

Oddly I cannot comment on this hotel as when we arrived we were told there had been an incident in our room that afternoon and we could not stay there, but they had booked us into another Mcdonald hotel 20 minutes away. We fud seem to have much choice so repacked our car and drove 29 minutes in the wrong direction. The hotel we ended up at was called Falkirk but was actually in Grangemouth in to the refinery, nothing like the Scottish manor House we had just left. The rooms were clean and comfortable and the food good but not the same. We also found we had been lied to: 1. It wasn't an issue with the room as 5 rooms had been moved to the other hotel, overbooked maybe! 2. They said they had tried to contact us but they were no calls, messages, texts on our phones Not a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

J P M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kushal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was good and stay was lovely. The staff was really friendly and there a small issue with an invoice raised on our room which was not ordered by us, but the staff dealt with the situation professionally and resolved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Swimwear Mandatory

Slightly dated in places, needing some TLC but great quality overall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Very nice hotel and great food apart from no haggis available
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

lucy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Really disappointed for the price food was awful throughout first evening ate in the vault bar took over and hour for main courses to arrived and food was poor, breakfast not worth the money at all hardly any options and most things have a £6 surcharge really poor quality and portion sizes.Ordered room service macaroni cheese inedible dry and cold on arrival. Hotel could be lovely but looks tired we arrived and checked in to windows open in hard rain and carpets and sofa bed all wet. Sofa bed in terrible condition really sad as we stayed here in 2019 and it was lovely but needs a make over a better food for somewhere so isolated
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jon

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family of 3 generations

All staff were very friendly and helpful. When we couldn't find a table for my mum to eat at in the bar, the receptionist booked us into the restaurant immediately. Breakfast was delicious and beds very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sleep great food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old Hotel but nice staff very friendly and helpful

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025